ORLANDO – In his 19 years of working as an assistant coach and head coach at the NBA level, Steve Clifford has developed quite a reputation as a defensive guru – something he proved once again last season while greatly improving the Orlando Magic’s play on that end of the floor.
So, considering Clifford’s reputation, it’s pretty easy to understand why the veteran coach considers defensive-minded guard Michael Carter-Williams to be one of the favorite players he’s ever worked with.
When it comes the versatile, game-changing defensive skills of the 6-foot-6, 210-pound Carter, Clifford is downright effusive with his praise.